Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Unit code: SCM20003
Duration: 1 Teaching Period
Contact hours: Recommended 8 hours of study per week

About this unit

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to understand the processes of logistics from a global supply chain management perspective; apply their knowledge of logistics’ intermediaries to effectively manage supply chains, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the location of different facilities in a global context.

Content

• Introduction to Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Inventory management
• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Facilities location
• Information systems for effective Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain performance measurement
• Introduction to sales and the multiple ‘P’s’ of marketing

This unit is found in Bachelor of Business With a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.